The US dollar fell on weaker US rate hike expectations

The Brazilian real was the best-performing currency of the 20 global currencies we watch on Friday, while the Russian rouble was the worst. The New Zealand dollar led the major currencies, while the US dollar lagged. U.S. Dollar Index Despite a fairly positive nonfarm...

The stock index increased over the New Year’s holiday

The markets are once again under the shadow of a Santa Claus rally. The S&P 500 (US500) gained 1.75%, and the Dow Jones (US30) gained 1.05% as of Thursday’s market close. The NASDAQ Technology Index (US100) increased by 2.39%. The US Department of Labor...